Company Growth and Strategy Assessment

Lisa and Daryl started a company and have been working hard to grow it. They face challenges such as weather conditions and the need to convince customers of their reliability. Despite these challenges, they are committed to expanding their business and find personal satisfaction in their work. They enjoy the adventure and adrenaline of their job, and are proud of their achievements.

What was the main goal for Lisa and Daryl when they started their company?

• To become the largest company in the world

• To immediately expand to multiple countries

• To establish a name and plan for future growth

• To focus solely on local deliveries

How does Lisa describe Daryl's approach to working with her?

• He prefers to work alone

• He is dismissive of her abilities

• He is supportive and encourages her independence

• He often takes over tasks for her

What is a key strategy for the company to gain customer trust?

• Providing free services

• Convincing customers of their capability

• Expanding rapidly without planning

• Offering the lowest prices

What is the company's long-term geographical goal?

• To take over Canada

• To expand to the United States

• To focus only on their local area

• To expand to Europe

What is one of the main challenges the company faces due to the warm winter?

• Shortage of drivers

• Increased competition from other companies

• Difficulty in transporting loads due to lack of snow

• Higher operational costs

What is essential for the company to break even?

• Reducing the number of loads

• Expanding to international markets

• Securing a sufficient number of loads

• Increasing the number of employees

What motivates Lisa and Daryl to drive on challenging roads?

• The potential for higher profits

• The thrill of adventure and adrenaline

• The lack of other available routes

• The need to avoid competition

What is a constant task for the company to ensure business survival?

• Reducing operational costs

• Hiring new employees

• Checking road conditions and securing loads

• Investing in new technology

What does Lisa find rewarding about her job?

• Working with a large team

• Seeing the positive impact on the community

• The opportunity to travel

• The high salary

How does Lisa feel about her personal progress in the company?

• She is proud of her growth and hard work

• She feels overwhelmed by the challenges

• She feels she hasn't achieved much

• She wishes she had chosen a different career